Frank Coughlan - The Great Band Era - Australia (full album)

Reader’s Digest released a 10 LP set called “The Great Band Era” in 1965. As a companion album Frank Coughlan & his Dixielanders recorded an LP called “The Great Band Era - Australia”. While it contains highly enjoyable performances the stylistic direction is a little odd seeing as the original set showcased big band hits spanning 1936-45.
Frank was an elder statesman of Australian jazz (born 1904). For the recording he surrounded himself with a number of up and coming young players, a number of whom became major figures on the Oz jazz scene in later years.
Tracks:
1. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter
2. You Are My Lucky Star
3. Pennies From Heaven
4. A Tisket, A Tasket
5. March Of The Bob Cats
6. Jeepers Creepers
7. Top Hat, White Tie & Tails
8. Jersey Bounce
9. When My Dreamboat Comes Home
10. When The Saints Go Marching In
Personnel:
Frank Coughlan: Trombone
Ken Brentnal: Trumpet
Jim Ryan: Clarinet
Ron Murray: Tenor Sax
Col Nolan: Piano
Ed Gaston: Bass
John Sangster: Drums

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